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Cosmah Family History

Cosmah Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cosma, Cosman, Osman, Kosman, Rosman, Costa, Cotman, Costas, Comar

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Where is the Cosmah family from?

You can see how Cosmah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cosmah family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cosmah family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Cosmah's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Cosmah families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cosmah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Cosmah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cosmah census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Cosmah. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Cosmah. For the veterans among your Cosmah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cosmah lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Cosmah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cosmah in 1963 was 78, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cosmah

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cosmah ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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